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PAULA R REKOON Fremont, CA 94536 PRekoon@att.net SUMMARY As a highly skilled Proofreader and Editor, with extensive experience in the fields of publishing, printing, and advertising, et al., I am seeking a position that will allow for the most beneficial use of my skills in an employment, freelance, or contract position. ExpertRating.com has rated me as an “Expert” in both proofreading and editing and as such, I would be a valuable asset to any company or organization. SKILLS • Proofreading • Editing (Copy and Substantive) • Typesetting • Rewriting • Quality Control • Proficient with both PCs and Macs • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Kodak Smart Review, Basecamp, KeyNote, The Chicago Manual of Style, and the AMA and AP style manuals • Home office includes: WindowsXP, High-Speed Internet, Printer/Copier/Scanner, eFax, and Telephone WORK HISTORY Freelance Editor and Proofreader 10/07 – Present • Proofread and edit many types of material for the advertising agencies of Y&R (Young & Rubicam) and Swirl, the Creative Design Department of FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation), the Artwork and Packaging Department of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., and the Print Production Department of The North Face, et al. • Responsible for proofreading and copy editing ads for Y&R clients such as Chevron, Dell, and Blue Shield • Proofread case studies, product sheets, fact sheets, white papers, and various collateral marketing materials for FICO using Adobe Acrobat • Responsible for accuracy of patient information inserts, grammar, spelling, and adherence to style and regulatory requirements of other material for Abbott Diabetes Care • Use Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat for editing • Proofread and edit seasonal catalogs for The North Face using Adobe Acrobat and web-based software • Proofread and edited presentation materials for a Mac developers’ convention, on-site and on a Mac, using KeyNote Proofreader RR Donnelley 10/04 – 09/07 • Responsible for coding, editing, and proofreading various financial documents including, but not limited to, Prospectuses, Annual Reports, Quarterly Reports, and all documents to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission • Clients included Genentech, Cisco Systems, Google, and Microsoft • Responsible for accuracy and adherence to style and regulatory requirements throughout all phases of production • Used Microsoft Word for editing and tracking changes, as well as other proprietary software programs for typesetting and data management • Responsible for quality control of assigned projects • Consistently met time-critical deadlines Freelance Editing Services/Consulting 05/01 – 09/04 • Rewrote, copy edited, and proofread a novel • Used style books to ensure consistency (e.g., The Chicago Manual of Style, AMA and AP style manuals) • Checked manuscripts for accuracy and continuity • Assisted writers with materials and deadlines needed for publishing • Successfully developed schedules with authors to meet project deadlines Editor Harrison Wilson & Associates A Healthcare Marketing Firm 05/99 – 04/01 • Edited, proofread, and formatted pharmaceutical companies’ ads, articles, abstracts, and other collateral materials that were created by internal copywriters, pharmaceutical writers, and creative designers • Used AMA style manual as house style • Used Microsoft Word to correct/revise documents on computer; reviewed hard copy as well • Responsible for accuracy of grammar and spelling and adherence to style and regulatory requirements • Commended for writing and editing content of an entire section of a client’s website • Used PowerPoint to edit slides • Responsible for final quality control review of completed projects EDUCATION Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY B.S., Secondary Education – English

WORK EXPERIENCE Director Academics & Quality Assurance Roots IVY International Schools and Colleges - Rawalpindi - January 2016 to July 2018 1.Maintained the day to day working and annual planning for 8 campuses nationwide. 2. Resource allocation 3.Hiring of staff members 4.Making Policy matters and implementing them. 5.Liaison with The British Council, Pearson International /Edexcel International, Goethe Institute, Confucius Institute and USEFP. Responsible for Coordination & Liaison between the CEO's Office and Core Management team 6. Academic /Examination and Training Coordination with all campuses nationwide. 7. Manage Quality Assurance. Monitoring and Evaluation visits to all nation wide campuses; submitting report following the monitoring visits to the CEO with recommendations. Regional Head of Academics O levels/IGCSE Roots School System - Islamabad - July 2008 to September 2015 • Attended the International School Leadership Conference; organized by The British Council and Ministry of Education, Malaysia. May 2015 • Attended the IBDP Coordinator’s training in Macau, China – March 2015 • Attended Principal’s Conference for PASCH partner Schools- South Asia, Thailand – January 2013 • Attended Principal’s Conference for PASCH partner Schools – South Asia, Thailand -January 2012 • As Lead Counsellor organized, attended and led a group of 22 students and 4 chaperons for a two-week Summer School on Global Leadership at Valparaiso University, Indiana. USA. (An initiative by the USEFP) 2011 • Selected to represent Roots College International for the Inward Mission to London, UK, sponsored by The British Council for University visits in UK – March 2010 • Represented Roots College International at The Principal’s Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2009 • Attended various seminars and workshops arranged by The British Council Monitor and manage all academic qualifications at nationwide campuses. • Hiring of teaching and managerial staff, monitoring centralized internal examination system, teachers training, take proactive measures to improvise on the existing system and student counselling. • Managing 500 + teaching faculty and administrative staff. • Liaison with the British Council, Islamabad for academics, examinations, professional training etc • Student counsellor –Guidance councillor/ mentor for students to build a solid foundation for their future career options/pathways. • Inclusive to Academic/ Career counselling, was the social skills development of students. • Ensure quality assurance in academic delivery. • Allocation of physical resources to the concerned departments • Unique honour of working towards and achieving the accredited status for Roots School System for coursework option for various subjects of CIE. • Pioneered the German Language and the Chinese Language Program in 2009; including the development of Foreign Language Cultural Clubs to develop cross cultural and cross border competencies and develop a respect for diversity. Regional Coordinator, Multan Region - APSACS Army Public Schools & Colleges Secretariat - February 2007 to July 2008 • Supervising implementation of APSACS policies in Multan Region. • Coordination with Headquarter APSACS and four major educational institutes in Multan Region • Supervising Teachers' Training as per APSACS policy • Adviser to the Commandant HQ 2 Corps- Multan Region for quality assurance and proper implementation of APSACS policy • Human resource management - Member of panel of advisers for hiring of staff members. Branch Head/ Administrator Roots College International - Rawalpindi, PK - October 2002 to August 2006 • Head Mistress of O levels/IGCSE at Roots College International, Rawalpindi • Liaison with CIE and Edexcel International, UK examination authorities and The British Council. • Human Resource Management. • Arranging teacher training sessions • Curriculum development and implementation with quality assurance • Allocation of physical resources to their concerned departments. Senior teacher for O levels English Language Jinnah Highs School - September 2001 to September 2002 • Senior teacher for A levels GP • Student Counsellor Senior High School Teacher Kehkashan Army Public School - September 2000 to September 2001 • Senior teacher for O levels English Language • Senior teacher for A levels GP • Student Counsellor • Event organizer Senior High School Teacher Army Public Intermediate Science College - March 1998 to November 2000 • Dean English Language • Senior High School Teacher - English Language • Headmistress Boys Wing • In charge Admissions Department • Student Counsellor • Event Organizer • Student Counsellor Senior High School Teacher Seven Streams Army Public School - January 1997 to December 1998 • Senior High School Teacher - English Language • Event Organizer • Student Counsellor Teacher/Event Organizer Roots IVY International Schools and Colleges - April 1994 to November 1995 • Teacher - English Language • Event Organizer • House Mistress • Club Organizer • Pioneered the IT Department for the Secondary classes • Student Counsellor Teacher/Event Organizer Kehkashan Army Public School - November 1992 to January 1994 • English Language teacher for High School • Event Organizer • Student Counsellor EDUCATION Diploma Ashton College - Vancouver, BC September 2016 Masters in English Literature in English Literature The University of The Punjab November 1999 Bachelors of Arts The University of The Punjab March 1987 SKILLS Teaching, Team Management, Administration, Office Management, Project Management CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES Immigration Consultant Diploma February 2017 to Present passed with honours from Ashton College Vancouver BC Canada ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Computer skills • Skilled worker on Microsoft Office Application Packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point • Typing speed - 50 wpm • Internet

Thomas Hughes is an artist currently based in Lincoln, available for freelance sculpting and design work as well as painting and model-making private commissions. With a background in fine art painting, over the past few years he has concentrated mainly on sculpture and model-making and has completed courses in Creature Design Fundamentals and also Advanced Character Design, taught by industy leading designer & sculptor Jordu Schell. The most important aspect of each piece is to convey a sense of realism, through careful attention and understanding of anatomy. This is further reinforced by his interest in zoology and natural history. For more information see www.thomas-hughes.co.uk

Profile: Solid background in the day to day activities of a golf course, with strong emphasis in “Customer Service” and communication. Experienced in a wide variety of computer programs as well as organizing and running leagues and tournaments. Skilled in developing and implementing marketing/advertising promotions that would benefit a business. Education: Business Administration Professional Golf Management Diploma (St. Clair College) Grade 12 Diploma (Blenheim District High School) Employment: Director of Golf/Head Golf Professional Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club I am extremely proficient in Customer Service and Customer Acquisition, tremendous people skills.

EDUCATION University of Wollongong 2002 Bachelor of Creative Arts – Creative Writing EXPERIENCE Hachette Australia | 17/207 Kent St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Hachette Australia is one of the top publishing companies in Australia. Sales Coordinator August 2003 – September 2011 • Writing copy and proofreading for the marketing and publicity teams • Writing and distributing weekly newsletters to sales team • Creating order forms for major customers • Managing information flow to customers and sales team • Managing the sales merchandising team • Managing customer orders through system Dawsons Media Proof Reader April 2003 – August 2003 • Proofreading ads for Sydney Pink Pages • General filing/admin • Assisting with Reception duties SKILLS • Proficient in the current Microsoft Office package • Typing speed of 60wpm • Excellent time-management While I am new to freelance copywriting, I have a Bachelor degree in creative writing and I feel comfortable writing in any genre. I have worked for over eight years in the publishing industry, gaining experience in marketing, publicity and sales. In each of these areas, I was able to put my writing skills to use in the form of newsletters, press releases, reviews and telesales marketing sheets. I feel that my writing and publishing background gives me the experience to take on any copywriting role. I am adaptable, quick to learn and able to produce quality work in a timely manner.

PROFILE ________________________________________ • Exceptional customer service orientation; outgoing engaging person who relates well to others • Fluent in English and Spanish – available for translations • Highly organized multi-tasker that does well under pressure and thrives under responsibility • Works well with others or independently • Versatile in a number of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, and PC and MAC literate • Type 75 wpm • Comfortable making presentations and speaking publicly; respectful and receptive of constructive criticism • Comfortable dealing with challenging mandates and tight deadlines RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Williams Kherkher Hart Boundas, LLP Gulf Frwy Houston, TX Mar 2011 – Oct 2012 and returned Mar 2013 to present -Word processor -Assisted attorneys in proof reading, talking with and filling out necessary paperwork with clients. Also experienced in invoicing and correcting billing. - Mass Tort Personal Injury in Pharmaceuticals, some probate -Plaintiff Fact Sheet drafting, revising and preparation for service to the defense, scanning, copying, HIPAA training and made medical, billing and pharmacy record orders and filing, filed and appropriately responded to deficiencies

Writing is the medium through which I express myself and my view of the world around me. I excell in creative writing and in most other literary arenas. I'm a published poet and have been involved with the writing and production of 2 plays at my college. I have also won city and state-wide contests. Physicality and visualization are everything to me as this is my primary means of storytelling. I'm able to create a story simply by viewing a picture or painting, however, I can work without one as long as I have a premise to follow. All topics are welcome as are ideas!